Checkpoint for Libyan eastern forces blasted, three killed

Local media in Libya reported Wednesday that three people were killed in an explosion that hit a checkpoint in western Waddan town in Al-Jufra city in central Libya.
The media reported that the checkpoint is operated by forces loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar and they suffered the destruction of two armoured vehicles in the blast.
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